Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Operations Engineer

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Operator in Orange, Texas within Sabine River Operations (SRO). In this role, you will utilize operations knowledge and experience, to proactively operate the plant in a safe, reliable, and optimal manner. You will work with shift team members to efficiently anticipate and resolve unplanned events within the capabilities of the shift team and effectively escalates issues that cannot be resolved to the appropriate support roles.

• Follow Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas
• Operate process equipment by monitoring process conditions, key performance metrics, field equipment and control systems. Making appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Plant/Site/Business goals
• Serve on site Emergency Response Team (ERT) and attend all required training (Fire Response, HAZMAT, Medical, etc)
• Conduct effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team
• Use process knowledge and skills to improve plant performance and operating discipline. Proactively identify improvements and opportunities utilizing facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools
• Maintain qualifications in assigned areas, per facility policy, and complete training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps
• Mentor and train new and existing operations personnel on process operation, optimization, effective troubleshooting, emergency response and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process
• Perform scheduled operational and related tasks and unscheduled tasks that arise because of unplanned/non-routine events
• Perform Immediate Response/Severe Weather Response activities, as assigned

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and one or both of the following:
  • 2 or more years of experience in an Operations role within a Chemical Manufacturing environment
  • In lieu of a degree Dow will consider those with 3 or more years of relevant military experience
  • Successful candidates must be able to work 12‑hour shift schedule and work overtime as required, including Holidays and Weekends
• Must have valid US Drivers License.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

• Associate degree or higher in Process Plant Technology or related field.
• Experience with in a Chemical Manufacturing environment.
• Experience issuing safe work permits.

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, respirators. and steel‑toed shoes
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground, including tight and closed in spaces.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.

The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test…